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CV52 FTU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,753 mi
Last recorded56,753 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 FTU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 56,753 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 56,752 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 52,788 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 52,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 51,606 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 51,606 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 50,244 miles

both rear brake back plates rusty

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2020 47,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 43,145 miles

Slight grease leak from near side driveshaft inner boot

Slight oil leak offside rear of engine (possible cam cover)

Pass 26 Jan 2018 39,744 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 39,002 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 37,062 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 37,060 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 34,994 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 32,980 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 30,722 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 30,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 28,314 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 25,469 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 22,638 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 19,794 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,625 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 14,311 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 11,447 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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CV52 FTU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 69,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV52 FTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV52 FTU registered?

CV52 FTU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is CV52 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV52 FTU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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